Mechanical Project Engineer

Kokosing, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

McGraw Kokosing, a leading MEP and industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH, seeks a Project Engineer to manage engineering and related personnel, ensuring safety and contract compliance. The role involves planning procurement, design review, and project controls while coordinating with multiple departments to meet schedules.

The candidate will track materials, review plans and submittals, and monitor crew productivity in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years as a construction Project Engineer.
• Knowledge of safety standards and field supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering activities including planning procurement, design review, and project controls.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and support construction schedule.
• Prepare vendor quotes for materials, equipment, and specialty items.
• Track material deliveries and manage budgets and staffing.
• Review engineering plans, vendor submittals, and field changes.
• Monitor crews and conduct field walks to verify progress.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations.

Skills

Safety compliance

Read drawings

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

McGraw Kokosing is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH. With extensive capabilities that include off-site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting, we are committed to delivering best-in-class solutions to our clients. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel, power, oil and gas, data center, and food and beverage, McGraw Kokosing provides comprehensive services such as planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for both new and existing facilities. Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have consistently prioritized safety and quality, striving to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for our customers. Additionally, our preconstruction services include risk assessments, budget validation, 3D modeling, and more, ensuring that we meet and exceed our clients’ expectations every step of the way.

Job Description

McGraw Kokosing is a leading MEP and industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH. With extensive capabilities that include off‑site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting, we are committed to delivering best‑in‑class solutions to our clients. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel, power, oil and gas, data center, and food and beverage, we provide comprehensive services such as planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for both new and existing facilities. Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have consistently prioritized safety and quality, striving to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for our customers. Additionally, our preconstruction services include risk assessments, budget validation, 3D modeling, and more, ensuring that we meet and exceed our clients’ expectations every step of the way.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities. Includes planning procurement, design review, project controls, work assignments, etc.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule
• Prepare documents to obtain quotes from vendors to provide material, equipment, and other specialty items.
• Track material deliveries.
• Interface with departments, divisions, and internal staff on issues related to budgeting, staffing, discipline of employees, training/development, scheduling and other activities involving discretion and judgment.
• Review engineering plans and vendor submittals.
• Monitor crew assignments to ensure productivity goals are met.
• Conduct field walks and spot checks of work being performed.
• Ensure compliance with county, state and OSHA policies and regulations.

Required Skills

• 2+ years similar construction Project Engineer.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to understand, interpret, and consistently apply safety laws, company policies/standards.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Ability to build trust and achieve results with clients and company team members.
• Read drawings, interpret work specifications and work scopes.
• Demonstrate the ability to have solid attention to detail, and the ability to be a problem solver.
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks as a team in a high-quality manner.

Benefits

McGraw Kokosing offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.